Parenting Psychologists and Therapists in Caulfield North, VIC
I have over 30 years of experience working as a psychologist and have been working with a wide variety of clients including children, adolescents and adults. My approach is client centered and my aims are to assist clients towards positive outcomes according to theirneeds. I am also registered and experienced AHPRA supervisor and am currently supervising other psychologists.
I have over 30 years of experience working as a psychologist and have been working with a wide variety of clients including children, adolescents and adults. My approach is client centered and my aims are to assist clients towards positive outcomes according to theirneeds. I am also registered and experienced AHPRA supervisor and am currently supervising other psychologists.
Judy at Connect2Change aims to create a calm welcoming space for you to pause, reflect and work to better manage what’s painful in life, as well as strengthen what is working well. What kind of person do you want to be? What’s the stuff that’s getting in the way? How do you want to treat yourself? Your body? Other people? Judy sees adolescents, young adults, adults, and families, and is currently taking new clients!
Judy at Connect2Change aims to create a calm welcoming space for you to pause, reflect and work to better manage what’s painful in life, as well as strengthen what is working well. What kind of person do you want to be? What’s the stuff that’s getting in the way? How do you want to treat yourself? Your body? Other people? Judy sees adolescents, young adults, adults, and families, and is currently taking new clients!
With 15 years of dedicated experience as a psychologist, I am committed to providing therapeutic support to adolescents and adults. My practice is built upon a foundation of comprehensive experience, working with a diverse clientele representing all walks of life. This breadth of experience has equipped me to address a wide spectrum of psychological challenges, including Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Traumatic Incidents, Specific Fears and Phobias. I can also provide ADHD and Autism assessments and post-diagnosis psychological support. I accept WorkSafe, NDIS and Medicare.
With 15 years of dedicated experience as a psychologist, I am committed to providing therapeutic support to adolescents and adults. My practice is built upon a foundation of comprehensive experience, working with a diverse clientele representing all walks of life. This breadth of experience has equipped me to address a wide spectrum of psychological challenges, including Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Traumatic Incidents, Specific Fears and Phobias. I can also provide ADHD and Autism assessments and post-diagnosis psychological support. I accept WorkSafe, NDIS and Medicare.
Hi, I’m Maddy—a senior clinical psychologist helping children, young people, and adults create lives that feel steadier, more connected, and more fulfilling. With younger clients, I use playful, creative approaches to make therapy engaging; with adults, our work is reflective, practical, and empowering. I help with common challenges like anxiety, low mood, stress, and adjusting to major life changes, as well as more complex concerns including trauma recovery, navigating neurodivergence (i.e ADHD, autism), borderline personality disorder, eating disorders, and obsessive or compulsive behaviours—focusing on meaningful, lasting change.
Hi, I’m Maddy—a senior clinical psychologist helping children, young people, and adults create lives that feel steadier, more connected, and more fulfilling. With younger clients, I use playful, creative approaches to make therapy engaging; with adults, our work is reflective, practical, and empowering. I help with common challenges like anxiety, low mood, stress, and adjusting to major life changes, as well as more complex concerns including trauma recovery, navigating neurodivergence (i.e ADHD, autism), borderline personality disorder, eating disorders, and obsessive or compulsive behaviours—focusing on meaningful, lasting change.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of pregnancy, postpartum, or the pressures of motherhood? You don’t have to face it alone. I support women through fertility challenges, pregnancy, and early motherhood, working together on grief, anxiety, and life transitions so you can find calm, confidence, and balance.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of pregnancy, postpartum, or the pressures of motherhood? You don’t have to face it alone. I support women through fertility challenges, pregnancy, and early motherhood, working together on grief, anxiety, and life transitions so you can find calm, confidence, and balance.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by trauma, anxiety, or depression, and finding it hard to fully engage in life. Unprocessed experiences can stay stuck in the nervous system, keeping you on edge or disconnected. I offer a safe, empathetic space where you are truly heard. Using evidence-based trauma therapy, including EMDR, I help you process the past, reduce distress, and create lasting change—so you can regain control, resilience, and live more fully, not just cope.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by trauma, anxiety, or depression, and finding it hard to fully engage in life. Unprocessed experiences can stay stuck in the nervous system, keeping you on edge or disconnected. I offer a safe, empathetic space where you are truly heard. Using evidence-based trauma therapy, including EMDR, I help you process the past, reduce distress, and create lasting change—so you can regain control, resilience, and live more fully, not just cope.
If you feel like you logically understand your problems but still can't seem to change your automatic reactions, you aren't alone. Traditional talk therapy often focuses solely on the conscious mind, while pure hypnotherapy may lack practical day-to-day strategies. My approach bridges this gap by integrating Clinical Hypnotherapy with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). This dual-level methodology addresses both the conscious thoughts and the deep-seated subconscious patterns that drive behaviours like anxiety, insomnia, and addiction.
If you feel like you logically understand your problems but still can't seem to change your automatic reactions, you aren't alone. Traditional talk therapy often focuses solely on the conscious mind, while pure hypnotherapy may lack practical day-to-day strategies. My approach bridges this gap by integrating Clinical Hypnotherapy with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). This dual-level methodology addresses both the conscious thoughts and the deep-seated subconscious patterns that drive behaviours like anxiety, insomnia, and addiction.
With over five years' experience, I help people navigate addiction, shame, relationship challenges, incarceration, parenting concerns, mental health, and behavioural change.
I work with couples, adults and young people who are facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties, substance use, and patterns of behaviour that no longer serve them. Many of the people I support feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the life they want to be living. Together, we explore the impact of past experiences, build practical coping strategies, and work towards greater self-awareness, resilience, and lasting change. Additionally, I work with couples who are experiencing struggles within their relationship and want to explore new ways to communicate more effectively.
With over five years' experience, I help people navigate addiction, shame, relationship challenges, incarceration, parenting concerns, mental health, and behavioural change.
I work with couples, adults and young people who are facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties, substance use, and patterns of behaviour that no longer serve them. Many of the people I support feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the life they want to be living. Together, we explore the impact of past experiences, build practical coping strategies, and work towards greater self-awareness, resilience, and lasting change. Additionally, I work with couples who are experiencing struggles within their relationship and want to explore new ways to communicate more effectively.
I specialise in supporting women and adults through significant life transitions such as career changes, parenting challenges, menopause, and caregiving.
My ideal client is feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or at a crossroads — often after years of being the one others rely on. They may be navigating a life change, burnout, or simply feeling disconnected from themselves. They want clarity, emotional support, and practical tools to manage anxiety, build resilience, and reconnect with what matters. Above all, they’re seeking a safe, compassionate space to feel heard, supported, and empowered to make meaningful change.
I specialise in supporting women and adults through significant life transitions such as career changes, parenting challenges, menopause, and caregiving.
My ideal client is feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or at a crossroads — often after years of being the one others rely on. They may be navigating a life change, burnout, or simply feeling disconnected from themselves. They want clarity, emotional support, and practical tools to manage anxiety, build resilience, and reconnect with what matters. Above all, they’re seeking a safe, compassionate space to feel heard, supported, and empowered to make meaningful change.
Darren is a registered psychologist who works with children, adolescents, and adults, providing tailored support to address a wide range of emotional, behavioural, and developmental needs. He draws on evidence-based approaches to help clients navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and neurodevelopmental disorders. With a warm and collaborative style, he creates a safe and supportive environment where clients feel understood, empowered, and equipped with practical strategies to foster resilience and positive change.
Darren is a registered psychologist who works with children, adolescents, and adults, providing tailored support to address a wide range of emotional, behavioural, and developmental needs. He draws on evidence-based approaches to help clients navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and neurodevelopmental disorders. With a warm and collaborative style, he creates a safe and supportive environment where clients feel understood, empowered, and equipped with practical strategies to foster resilience and positive change.
I work with individuals, couples and families experiencing stress, parenting challenges, relationship and communication difficulties, child and adolescent emotional or behavioural concerns, and major life transitions such as separation, high conflict and grief.
I have experience across private family therapy, family law therapy and report writing, paediatric social work, andchild protection. I work from a trauma informed, attachment and family systems approach. I support clients to strengthen communication, understand patterns, hold different perspectives, support emotional regulation, and build connection.
I work with individuals, couples and families experiencing stress, parenting challenges, relationship and communication difficulties, child and adolescent emotional or behavioural concerns, and major life transitions such as separation, high conflict and grief.
I have experience across private family therapy, family law therapy and report writing, paediatric social work, andchild protection. I work from a trauma informed, attachment and family systems approach. I support clients to strengthen communication, understand patterns, hold different perspectives, support emotional regulation, and build connection.
Sakshi is a Clinical Psychologist, and is accepting new clients. Sakshi's clients are often experiencing a range of difficulties, including symptoms of anxiety, low mood, struggling with negative and critical self-talk, experiencing difficulties in regulating their emotions, or having challenges in their relationships. Many of Sakshi's clients are also neurodivergent and/or are from LGBTIQA+ communities. Sakshi helps her clients through these challenges, in the context of their past life experiences, so that they are no longer stuck in unhelpful patterns.
Sakshi is a Clinical Psychologist, and is accepting new clients. Sakshi's clients are often experiencing a range of difficulties, including symptoms of anxiety, low mood, struggling with negative and critical self-talk, experiencing difficulties in regulating their emotions, or having challenges in their relationships. Many of Sakshi's clients are also neurodivergent and/or are from LGBTIQA+ communities. Sakshi helps her clients through these challenges, in the context of their past life experiences, so that they are no longer stuck in unhelpful patterns.
I primarily support women and LGBTQIA+ adults with anxiety, low mood, disconnection, avoidance, relationship challenges, and grief. I have particular experience supporting neurodivergent people and those experiencing difficult family dynamics, chronic illness or invisible loss. You might find yourself constantly worrying, struggling with difficult emotions, or feeling unsure how to move forward. Together we work to understand these patterns within the context of your life and the systems around you, building greater self-understanding and finding ways of living and relating that feel more sustainable and empowering.
I primarily support women and LGBTQIA+ adults with anxiety, low mood, disconnection, avoidance, relationship challenges, and grief. I have particular experience supporting neurodivergent people and those experiencing difficult family dynamics, chronic illness or invisible loss. You might find yourself constantly worrying, struggling with difficult emotions, or feeling unsure how to move forward. Together we work to understand these patterns within the context of your life and the systems around you, building greater self-understanding and finding ways of living and relating that feel more sustainable and empowering.
Sandra Ifrah is a registered psychologist with extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a range of mental health concerns. She adopts a family-focused approach, providing clients with a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment, while actively involving the family unit in the journey toward positive change. Sandra also works closely with separated families, offering therapeutic support to navigate complex dynamics, and provides professional reports for court-related purposes to assist in family law matters.
Sandra Ifrah is a registered psychologist with extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a range of mental health concerns. She adopts a family-focused approach, providing clients with a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment, while actively involving the family unit in the journey toward positive change. Sandra also works closely with separated families, offering therapeutic support to navigate complex dynamics, and provides professional reports for court-related purposes to assist in family law matters.
I am a psychologist who works with children, youth and adults. I work collaboratively with families and individuals to support and facilitate change. I bring a person focused, strengths-based and empathetic approach to the therapeutic relationship.
I am a psychologist who works with children, youth and adults. I work collaboratively with families and individuals to support and facilitate change. I bring a person focused, strengths-based and empathetic approach to the therapeutic relationship.
Hi, I'm Kate, an experienced Clinical Psychologist who is passionate about empowering children, teens and their families to navigate emotional challenges, harness their strengths and develop new skills for a brighter, more resilient future. I have extensive experience in private and public mental health settings and have been privileged to work with children and teens who are struggling with a broad range of emotional, social, behavioural, developmental and/or relational difficulties.
Hi, I'm Kate, an experienced Clinical Psychologist who is passionate about empowering children, teens and their families to navigate emotional challenges, harness their strengths and develop new skills for a brighter, more resilient future. I have extensive experience in private and public mental health settings and have been privileged to work with children and teens who are struggling with a broad range of emotional, social, behavioural, developmental and/or relational difficulties.
Tiffany Brest is a clinical psychologist with experience working with young people and adults with diverse backgrounds and life experiences. Tiffany employs a holistic approach when working with clients, tailoring therapy to the client’s needs, unique personal history, personality and goals for treatment. She draws on the following therapeutic approaches; psychoanalytic psychotherapy, Solution Focused Brief Psychotherapy (SFBP), CBT, and supportive psychotherapy. Tiffany is also trained in the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy (Level 2).
Tiffany Brest is a clinical psychologist with experience working with young people and adults with diverse backgrounds and life experiences. Tiffany employs a holistic approach when working with clients, tailoring therapy to the client’s needs, unique personal history, personality and goals for treatment. She draws on the following therapeutic approaches; psychoanalytic psychotherapy, Solution Focused Brief Psychotherapy (SFBP), CBT, and supportive psychotherapy. Tiffany is also trained in the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy (Level 2).
Rachel is a compassionate Psychologist dedicated to providing support to individuals across the lifespan, from children to adolescents and adults, who are navigating a variety of challenges. With experience in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders, family violence and physical disabilities, Rachel brings a comprehensive approach to her practice. She believes in the power of strengths-based intervention plans tailored to each person’s unique needs, fostering a sense of empowerment and agency.
Rachel is a compassionate Psychologist dedicated to providing support to individuals across the lifespan, from children to adolescents and adults, who are navigating a variety of challenges. With experience in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders, family violence and physical disabilities, Rachel brings a comprehensive approach to her practice. She believes in the power of strengths-based intervention plans tailored to each person’s unique needs, fostering a sense of empowerment and agency.
Kay is a dedicated and experienced Psychologist with a compassionate, client-centred approach to therapy. She provides a safe and supportive space where individuals feel genuinely heard and respected. Kay has extensive experience working with a wide range of mental health challenges, including trauma, borderline personality disorder (BPD), adult ADHD, anxiety and emotionally dysregulated or challenging behaviours. Her special area of interest is supporting clients with a history to substance misuse and addictions.
Kay is a dedicated and experienced Psychologist with a compassionate, client-centred approach to therapy. She provides a safe and supportive space where individuals feel genuinely heard and respected. Kay has extensive experience working with a wide range of mental health challenges, including trauma, borderline personality disorder (BPD), adult ADHD, anxiety and emotionally dysregulated or challenging behaviours. Her special area of interest is supporting clients with a history to substance misuse and addictions.
Effective parenting matters.
I’m a Clinical Psychologist. I have been in practice for 30 years. I love working with both children and adults. I feel humbled and privileged to be allowed into my patients world. I feel passionate about the power of therapy and the therapeutic relationship. Did I mention I love my dog Lucy and chocolates!
Effective parenting matters.
I’m a Clinical Psychologist. I have been in practice for 30 years. I love working with both children and adults. I feel humbled and privileged to be allowed into my patients world. I feel passionate about the power of therapy and the therapeutic relationship. Did I mention I love my dog Lucy and chocolates!
Nearby Parenting Therapists Searches for Caulfield North
- Armadale
- Balaclava
- Brighton East
- Caulfield
- Caulfield South
- Elsternwick
- Glen Iris
- Kooyong
- Malvern
- Prahran
- Saint Kilda East
- Windsor
Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.